Opening the door to a wider world of expression
It’s Batman Day! Did I buy any Batman-related comics in honor of this special day? Take a look at the Showcase and find out! (Spoiler: I did.) From DC ABSOLUTE BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE – One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as…
My tendency to pick first issues and my fondness for a certain Norse goddess mean that there are spoilers ahead for… Asgardians of the Galaxy #1Writer: Cullen BunnArtist: Matteo LolliCover: Dale KeownRated T+$3.99Marvel “It beats Hel.” In my most recent Spotlight post about Thor, I mentioned that I was interested in seeing what Jason Aaron…
It’s Saturday, and you know what that means. If you don’t know what that means, you’re about to find out, because it’s time for the Showcase. From DC: ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #2 – Kids today, amiright? What with their vaping, texting, emoji-ing and whatnot—never mind what happens when teen villains the Gang get…
The merry-go-round broke down, which means there are spoilers ahead for… Harley Quinn/Gossamer Special #1Writer: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Sholly FischArtist: Pier Brito, David AlvarezCover: Amanda ConnerRated T$4.99DC “Why is someone out ta get ya? Are you somebody’s pet or somethin’? Maybe a government experiment fer hair growth of aging, bald, white guys? An iconic…
If you’re wondering whether I went to the comic shop and bought comics, wonder no more: I did. Of course I did. And of course I made a Showcase Saturday post. Check it: From DC: CATWOMAN/TWEETY AND SYLVESTER SPECIAL #1 – In his relentless pursuit of Tweety, Sylvester suddenly finds himself with a new, human…
Some thoughts on the nature of comic book storytelling and an interest in checking in on how things are going mean that that there are spoilers ahead for… Action Comics #1002Writer: Brian Michael BendisArtist: Patrick GleasonCover: Patrick GleasonRated T$3.99DC “Look!”“Up in the sky!”“Oh look! Tourists!” Between Action and Superman, Bendis is now four issues into…
It was a busy morning at the comic shop, which is, for me, always a bittersweet experience, in that I like to see them doing brisk business, but on the other hand…people. Anyway, let’s see what I bought: From DC: ACTION COMICS #1002 – A bold new era of the adventures of the Man of…
With not a lot to choose from and some reasons to not dive into the Archives, there are spoilers ahead for… Thor #4Writer: Jason AaronArtist: Mike Del MundoCover: Mike Del MundoRated T+$3.99Marvel “So today the dead make war! Valhalla says thee nay, demons of Muspelheim!” When a comic is part of an ongoing story arc,…
A relatively light week – at least in terms of regular books – but not a cheap one, given the purchase of a particularly weighty tome*. Let’s take a look: From DC: JACK KIRBY’S FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS – These are the legendary tales written and illustrated by Jack “King” Kirby that introduced the warring worlds…
The birth of a new dream and the return of some icons means that there are spoilers ahead for… The Sandman Universe #1Writer: Neil Gaiman (Story), Dan Watters, Kat Howard, Nalo Hopkinson, Simon SpurrierArtist: Sebastian Fiumara, Max Fiumara, Tom Fowler, Domonike Stanton, Bilquis EvelyCover: Jae LeeMature Readers$4.99Vertigo “You know the feeling – right? Sure you…